unbar
Example Sentences
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Claudius has made himself a monarch again, standing at the head of a shrieking horde of desperate peasantry who believe he can unbar the door to that heavenly place.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025
“She is within and safe; Natalya is with her,” came Yossof’s quavering voice, as he labored to unbar the gates.
From The Red Symbol by Ironside, John
"The time is not yet up," returned Brian, beginning to unbar the door, and he laughed at the mocking voice.
From Nuala O'Malley by Bedford-Jones, H.
The turnkey on duty that night went with the carriage to unbar the outer gate for it to pass.
From Tried for Her Life A Sequel to "Cruel As the Grave" by Southworth, Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte
"I'll have to jump over and unbar it," said Paul.
From Three Young Ranchmen or, Daring Adventures in the Great West by Bonehill, Ralph